U N I V E R S I T Y
S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y OF NEW YORK
The Department of Art and Design at Binghamton University (SUNY) invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track faculty position. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position for experienced educator in printmaking and related media, and a practicing artist with an active exhibition record. The successful candidate will run the print media area; structure, teach, and develop the print media curriculum; and contribute to the strength and energy of our growing department.
The successful candidate will:
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Teach a range of printmaking courses at the undergraduate level, as well as occasional foundations course: the equivalent of 15 studio hours per week as determined by the Chair each fall and spring semester
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Develop and maintain printmaking facilities, equipment and resources
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Participate in curriculum development
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Contribute to developing strong culture of printmaking research and practice in the department
Maintain substantial creative accomplishments in the applicant’s professional discipline
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Exhibit in related exhibitions and participate in professional symposia
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Advise students
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Participate in committee work and other service to the department and the college
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Perform all other related activities as required
A strong record of professional accomplishment, as demonstrated through portfolio, and an active exhibition/publication record are essential. Applicants should possess knowledge of a wide variety of processes ranging from traditional to experimental printmaking, and have experience with digital printmaking applications and non- toxic processes/materials. Experience running a professional print studio, working as a master printer, or in a collaborative studio is desirable. They will be expected to contribute to the core curriculum of the art program, with the ability to teach foundational courses in drawing, 2D design or in other areas of candidate’s expertise. An understanding of current art issues and studio practices is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
We require an MFA in photography or equivalent terminal degree as well as three to five years’ college level teaching experience.
Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be ranked among the elite public universities in the nation for challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience.
Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university - rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative -- while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community.

Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty that includes innovative scientists and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program.
The Department of Art and Design, offers a BA degree and minor in studio practices including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and graphic design. The department is an academic unit within Harpur, an outstanding liberal arts college that forms the core of Binghamton University.
Applications will only be accepted digitally.
Please submit three PDF files, each labeled as Lastname-Firstname-Item.pdf (example: Doe-John-
PersonalWork.pdf):
PDF #1 includes:
-letter of application
-CV
-Contact information for three references
-Teaching philosophy
-Two examples of syllabi
-Unofficial graduate transcripts
-URLs to online portfolio if available
PDF #2 includes:
-20 labeled samples of personal work
PDF #3 incudes:
-20 labeled samples of student work
Please reference “Printmaking” in the subject line of the email.
Submit materials to: art@binghamton.edu. The committee will begin reviewing applications January 4. For questions, please contact department secretary Kendra Hansen at art@binghamton.edu
It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.